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Seven UK managed investment platforms ranked on what they really cost, from J.P. Morgan Personal Investing to Monzo. All-in fees from 0.45% to 0.97%, every figure checked 10 September 2026.

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September 21, 2026

Buying Guides · Consumer Tech · Tech News · Technology lover

Semi-Solid-State Power Banks: What Belkin’s BoostSolid Changes

Belkin's first semi-solid-state power banks are on sale. A gel layer beside the liquid electrolyte, 80% capacity after 1,000 cycles, 8.8mm thick. I read the press release, the product pages and the Amazon listings, …

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September 20, 2026

Apps · Reviews · Services

Voy Weight Loss Review: Six Months on the UK Service

Last updated: 19 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have paid for Voy myself every month since March 2026, which is six months at the time of writing. This …

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September 19, 2026

Audiophiles · Bookworms · Services

Bookshop.org Audiobooks UK: What £12.99 a Month Buys

AudiobooksLast updated: 21 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Affiliate disclosure: This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission …

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September 18, 2026

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Autumn Budget 2026: What It Means for Your Money

Last updated: 28 October 2026. I checked every figure in this Autumn Budget 2026 guide against the Treasury's GOV.UK documents that day. By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Affiliate disclosure: This article …

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October 28, 2026

Reviews · Smart Home · Technology lover

Best Smart Plugs UK: Tested and ComparedBest Smart Plugs in the UK

Last updated: 24 March 2026Plugs are usually the cheapest way in, but they are one part of a bigger picture. Our smart home guides hub covers the rest of it. By Stiv · Design, …

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October 31, 2025

Android apps · Apple apps · Apps · Discount · Finance · Saving · Services · UK Made

Sprive overpayment rules: limits, fees & what to check (UK)

Last updated: 13 October 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have been overpaying my mortgage since October 2021, with Nationwide and now Halifax, using both Sprive and manual payments, so …

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February 8, 2026

Buying Guides · Gamer · Gift Guide

Best Board Games for Adults UK 2026: 13 We’d Actually Play

The 13 board games for adults we would actually play in 2026, from cheap party classics to heavy strategy, with UK prices and honest, mood-by-mood picks.

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July 22, 2026

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Our Place Always Pan Pro Review: Is the Titanium Pan Worth It?

Last updated: 25 March 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. This article contains affiliate …

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November 20, 2025

Apps · Cashback · Money · Mortgage

What Is a Sprive Boost? Seven Days, and What It Actually Pays

A Sprive boost lifts your cashback rate for seven days, and it arrives on its own. What mine paid, and why Supercharge is a display toggle rather than extra cashback.

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October 4, 2026

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